Lucky Foods

Oyster Flavored Vegan Sauce

Barcode 0036487679323

Yes — Oyster Flavored Vegan Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives, including corn starch and yeast extract (pre-identified as UPF), as well as natural flavor, lactic acid, and xanthan gum, which are industrially processed additives used for flavoring, acidity regulation, and thickening.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tamari soy sauce

A fermented soy sauce variant (tamari) typically used as a seasoning; made from soybeans with water, salt, and vinegar in some formulations.
OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

coconut sugar

Traditional natural sweetener derived from coconut palm sap; not considered UPF as a minimally processed sugar.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

shiitake mushroom powder
OK

seaweed powder
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
UPF

natural flavor

A flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart taste. It is an additive and may include extracts, concentrates, or essences from plants or animals.
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.

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Common questions about Oyster Flavored Vegan Sauce

Is Oyster Flavored Vegan Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Oyster Flavored Vegan Sauce by Lucky Foods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives, including corn starch and yeast extract (pre-identified as UPF), as well as natural flavor, lactic acid, and xanthan gum, which are industrially processed additives used for flavoring, acidity regulation, and thickening.

Which ingredients in Oyster Flavored Vegan Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Oyster Flavored Vegan Sauce as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, natural flavor, xanthan gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.